A. Inspect Door Latch Date Codes (All Models)

1. Open the right front door and inspect the first four digits of the door latch date code (Figure 1). If the door latch date code is between 1790 and 2100, replace the door latch assembly. Continue with the appropriate section in this document for the repair procedure.

2. Vehicles equipped with a right rear door, open the door and inspect the first four digits of the door latch date code (Figure 1). If the door latch date code is between 1790 and 2100, replace the door latch assembly. Continue with the appropriate section in this document for the repair procedure.

3. On JK vehicles only, open the swing gate and inspect the first four digits of the swing gate latch date code (Figure 1). If the door latch date code is between 1790 and 2100, replace the swing gate latch assembly. Continue with the appropriate section in this document for the repair procedure.